Low-Carb Coconut Popsicle Recipe (2024)

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This Low-Carb Coconut Popsicle Recipe makes frozen treats that taste like a Mound bar. These popsicles can be part of a low-carb, keto, LC/HF, diabetic, Atkins, or Banting diet. In addition, they are dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free.

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This Low-Carb Coconut Popsicle Recipe makes creamy coconut flavored popsicles enrobed in a crisp chocolate coating. The coconut goodness comes from rich coconut milk, unsweetened flakes of coconut, and a bit of coconut oil in the chocolate coating. Yup! Coconut in three ingredients adds loads of coconut flavor!

The chocolate coating on these popsicles is optional. If you just want coconut, are out of low-carb chocolate, or don’t have time to add the coating, no worries. Just serve them without. I love them this way!

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I make these coconut popsicles in my favorite popsicle mold. I’ve had this mold for years now, and it’s holding up well. I buy popsicle sticks in bulk so I have plenty for when popsicle-making inspiration hits me. I love that there aren’t a lot of little pieces to this mold. I’ve had other molds with reusable plastic “sticks” that stay in the popsicle while you eat it. These little things ended up everywhere except back with the mold and often lost forever. If you use a different mold, you may need to adjust the amount of the recipe you make to work for a different size mold.

I love keeping popsicles in the freezer for a quick snack or treat during the summer. I’ve even been known to eat them for breakfast. They are the perfect, make-ahead snack. To me, having low-carb things like this available for a quick pick-me-up, makes it so much easier to stay low-carb. Otherwise there is more temptation to eat something off-plan.

If you love popsicles like I do, you may want to check out our recipes forEasy Low-Carb Fudge Popsicles,Low-Carb Mint Chocolate Popsicles,Low-Carb White Chocolate Raspberry Popsicles, andLow-Carb Root Beer Float Popsicles. Enjoy!

-Annissa

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This Low-Carb Coconut Popsicle Recipe makes frozen treats that taste like a Mound bar. These popsicles can be part of a low-carb, keto, LC/HF, diabetic, Atkins, or Banting diet. In addition, they are dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, low-carb

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Freezing time 5 hours

Servings 10

Calories 231 kcal

Author Annissa Slusher

Ingredients

For the coconut popsicles:

For the chocolate coating:

Instructions

For the coconut popsicles:

  1. In a 1 1/2-2 quart saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, coconut flakes, granulated stevia/erythritol blend, and eggs. Heat mixture over low heat, stirring frequently until it just comes to a simmer. Remove from heat.

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  2. Whisk in the almond milk and vanilla extract. Pour into molds.

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  3. Cover the molds and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze until completely frozen (about 5 hours) before continuing.

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For the chocolate coating:

  1. Place chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small, heavy saucepan. Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until just melted. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

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  2. Remove popsicles from the mold by running warm water over the plastic. Keep them in the freezer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Working with only one popsicle at a time (and keeping the rest in the freezer) spoon melted chocolate over the popsicles, spreading it with the back of the spoon.

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  3. Allow chocolate to solidify on the cold popsicle, then place back in the freezer on the baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining popsicles. When all popsicles are finished and the chocolate has hardened completely, place them in an airtight container, separating them with parchment paper.

Recipe Notes

Per popsicle:

With chocolate coating:

Total carbs (g): 7

Fiber (g): 4

Net carbs (g): 3

(see nutrition label for additional information)

Without chocolate coating:

Calories: 115

Protein (g): 2

Total carbs (g): 3

Fiber (g): 1

Net carbs (g): 2

Nutrition Facts

Low-Carb Coconut Popsicle Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 popsicle)

Calories 231 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 37mg12%

Sodium 40mg2%

Potassium 22mg1%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 100%2%

Vitamin C 0%0%

Calcium 30%3%

Iron 0.5%3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

  1. Low-Carb Coconut Popsicle Recipe (12)

    Jason on May 16, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    These look incredible. Perfect for summer.

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    Stephanie on October 9, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    These sound so good and I must admit the chocolate coating would not be optional for me. 🙂

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    Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon on October 9, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    They look SO delicious, and easy to make, too! p.s. love that your blog is a mother/daughter duo, how sweet!

    Reply

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    Mary Bostow on October 9, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Oh yum! My whole family would go crazy for these! Wow and wow, this is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering

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    Suzy on October 9, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    Mmm a low carb dessert I love !

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    kim on October 9, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    Yum! This looks fabulous and I can’t wait to give this recipe a try!

    Reply

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    london on January 9, 2019 at 4:40 am

    These are so good. I make them all the time in ice cube trays so they are bite sized. They are delicious and taste like a frozen mounds bar. Thank you, thank you for the recipe.

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      Annissa on January 9, 2019 at 8:19 am

      You’re welcome! Making them in an ice cube tray is a great way to limit portion size.

      Reply

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    June on May 29, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    Is the coconut milk the thick type?

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      Annissa on May 31, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Yes. It’s the thick stuff from a can.

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        June on June 1, 2019 at 5:31 am

        Thanks

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    Paola on June 5, 2019 at 10:46 am

    Hi from Italy! I have a question: do you think that I could omit the eggs? Thank you!

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      Annissa on June 5, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      Welcome to my blog! It’s amazing how my little blog reaches all over the world! I think you could omit the eggs. You may want to add about 1/4 cup of heavy cream or almond milk if you don’t use the eggs. The final popsicles might not be quite as creamy, but should still be very good.
      Annissa

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    Susana on July 30, 2019 at 4:10 am

    Oh wow! Looks yummy! Can’t wait to make this!

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    Charlie on April 27, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    This may seem like a silly question, but can you substitute whole milk or heavy cream for the almond milk?

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      Annissa Slusher on April 29, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Yes, that should work fine.
      -Annissa

      Reply

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    s. london schertzer on May 3, 2021 at 3:26 am

    I’ve made this recipe for years. It’s so delicious and refreshing. Takes care of my craving for a dessert all the time.

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      Annissa Slusher on May 6, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Thanks so much! This one has been on the blog for a while, but it’s still a good one.

      -Annissa

      Reply

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    London Schertzer on July 5, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    I’ve made this for years now. Aloha from Maui. It is so good. I make them in ice cube trays too. It’s the perfect bite when it’s hot outside. I also have started adding fresh lime juice and zest. I don’t do the chocolate. I love a good coconut, lime popsicle. Adding 2-3 TBSP of corn starch is key to keep it from freezing hard like an ice cube. It is the perfect popsicle consistency. Thank you for the recipe. It’s a knockout.

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Low-Carb Coconut Popsicle Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I eat sugar free popsicles on low carb diet? ›

Sadly, no. Most popsicles are loaded with sugar and are not appropriate for a keto diet. Even sugar-free popsicles most often contain ingredients that are not keto-friendly like maltodextrin (corn), and many actually contain quite a few carbs.

How to make homemade popsicles creamy not icy? ›

Fortunately, there's an easy way to prevent this unwanted outcome by using an unexpected ingredient: cornstarch. When you're creating the mixture for your popsicles, you can add a few teaspoons of cornstarch. Blend it with the rest of your ingredients, then pour the liquid into the popsicle molds as usual.

What are coconut popsicles made of? ›

In a large glass measuring cup, combine heavy cream, coconut milk, cream of coconut, shredded coconut, and salt and whisk to combine. Distribute mixture evenly between molds, whisking mixture a bit between each one, then cover and freeze for 1 hour.

How do you make homemade popsicles softer? ›

How do I get my popsicles to have a creamier texture? To get a slightly softer texture, add more sweetener or a fatty milk product like heavy cream. Both lower the freezing point of the puree and gives it a less icy final finish.

Can Type 2 diabetics eat sugar-free popsicles? ›

People with type 2 diabetes can have desserts, but they should be mindful of portion sizes and of how often they consume these foods. The following are some low calorie or low carbohydrate dessert options that have less of an impact on blood sugar levels than regular desserts: popsicles with no added sugar.

Why are store bought popsicles softer than homemade? ›

Manufacturers of ice creams and ice confections often churn their mixtures as they chill them, so that the mixture contains some air when it is put into the mold to be frozen. "Still" frozen items, like homemade popsicles, will be rock-solid. Corn syrup/sweeteners are also a frequent ingredient of commercial popsicles.

Why do you put cornstarch in popsicles? ›

“If you're making a cream-based popsicle, add in a few teaspoons of cornstarch to keep the popsicle from becoming too icy and to give it a creamy texture,” Passante says. “It's our secret ingredient in popsicles.”

What keeps popsicles from freezing solid? ›

Pectin, like other common popsicle 'secret ingredients' like gelatin, cornstarch, alcohol, or the various gums/stabilizers used in commercial popsicles, is often used in popsicles to keep the ice crystals small. Like with ice cream, smaller ice crystals means a smoother mouthfeel and a less icy consistency.

Why are Mexican popsicles so good? ›

Because the ingredients don't lie and fresh fruit, fresh ingredients and real sugar taste much better that anything that has been created artificially in a lab. Every one in Mexico knows that the best popsicles are the ones from La Michoacana, from sunny Michoacan, Mexico, the birthp...

What is Mexican popsicle? ›

Though paletas may look like ordinary popsicles, this dessert packs a much larger punch. Paletas are a Mexican frozen treat made from fresh natural fruits such as strawberry and mango or made from rich creamy ingredients such as Chocolate and Sicilian pistachio.

Can unsweetened coconut milk be frozen? ›

An open container of coconut milk will last for a week in the fridge, but if you know you probably won't get to it in that amount of time, freeze it immediately. Transfer your unused coconut milk to a freezer-proof container that is just large enough for the quantity you need to store.

How do you keep homemade popsicles from sticking? ›

Once you remove your popsicles from their mold, lay them on a parchment or wax-paper-covered baking sheet (or plate if that's what will fit in your freezer) and refreeze for 15 to 20 minutes until completely re-frozen. This will keep them from sticking together when stored.

Why are homemade popsicles icy? ›

Popsicles are very easy to make at home, and regulating their hardness is very simple. If the water content of the pop is too high, they end up extremely hard - like ice cubes. Sugar and alcohol both help keep this from happening. By lowering the freezing point of the solution, they make the pop softer.

What liquid is used to freeze popsicles? ›

Popsicle machine freezes ice-pops in few minutes using a tank of super-chilled Propylene Glycol + Water. RXSOL Propylene Glycol is pure and suitable to use in ICE freezing machine.

Do sugar-free popsicles have carbs? ›

Popsicle, no sugar added contains 7.2 calories per 30 g serving. This serving contains 0 g of fat, 0 g of protein and 1.8 g of carbohydrate.

Does sugar-free mean low carb? ›

Sugar-Free Doesn't Mean Carb-Free

While sugar-free foods can be part of your diabetes diet, you should think about carbs, too. Just because food is labeled sugar-free doesn't mean it has no carbs. If you're trying to choose between standard products and sugar-free options, look at the food label.

Is sugar-free popsicles the same as no sugar added? ›

It does not mean that the food is free of sugar. No sugar added means that a product has only naturally occurring sugar in the product. Sugar free means that a product may (usually) has sugar free sweetener or sugar alcohol added.

Can you eat skinny pop on low carb diet? ›

It's low in calories, tasty, and convenient. Skinny Pop has 7g of net carbs per small bag, making it pretty keto-friendly. So while it is lower in carbs than typical popcorn, it's still best to substitute Skinny Pop for lower-carb snack options like beef jerky sticks, cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, and nuts.

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